Exit Activity Costs and Asset Impairments (Narrative) (Details) - facility	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Number of consolidated facilities to be closed	2	4
Number of facilities relocated		1

Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Facilities to be Closed

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